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    Passion Projects

    Saturday 13 August 10:00 - 10:15

    Passion Projects Book
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    Each day, a Festival author shares an unexpected inspiration or passion. Join them to crack open the curiosity cabinet, revealing the stories behind their books or side projects.
     

    Rob Biddulph: #DrawWithRob Live

    Age 5+

    Saturday 13 August 10:00 - 11:00

    Rob Biddulph: #DrawWithRob Live Book
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    Join author and illustrator Rob Biddulph for a fun-packed hour. Rob helped everyone stay creative in lockdown with his #DrawWithRob videos – now you can join in live with one of his famous draw-alongs! Learn about Rob’s journey from budding artist...
     

    Are You Sitting Comfortably?

    All Ages

    Saturday 13 August 10:00 - 10:30

    Are You Sitting Comfortably? Book
    Why not try? Corrina Campbell: Over the Rainbow Corrina Campbell: Over the Rainbow Age 3-6 Fri 19 Aug 11:30 - 12:15
     

    Krina Patel-Sage: From A to Zen

    Age 3-8

    Saturday 13 August 10:00 - 11:00

    Krina Patel-Sage: From A to Zen Book
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    Join Krina Patel-Sage as she reads some special haiku poems from My Mindful A To Zen: 26 Wellbeing Haiku For Happy Little Minds. Then, clear your mind as you get involved in some expressive mark-making – which you’ll use to make gratitude cards or...
     

    Joseph Coelho & Fiona Lumbers: Groovy Moves with Luna

    Age 3-6

    Saturday 13 August 10:15 - 11:15

    Joseph Coelho & Fiona Lumbers: Groovy Moves with Luna Book
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    Discover the joy of dancing whatever your culture, ability or style. From musical theatre with Mum to jazz in her grandparents’ living room and booming bass at the carnival, Luna loves dancing! But when she falls during her dance exam will she be...
     

    Henry Marsh: Of Life and Death

    Saturday 13 August 10:30 - 11:30

    Henry Marsh: Of Life and Death Book
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    • BSL interpreted
    The publishing world might not have predicted that a book about brain surgery would sell hundreds of thousands of copies. But when neurosurgeon Henry Marsh embarked on a writing career, readers were enthralled by the wisdom and candour of Do No Harm....
     

    Workshop: Jon Gray & Rafaela Romaya on Creating Beautiful Covers

    Saturday 13 August 10:30 - 14:00

    Workshop: Jon Gray & Rafaela Romaya on Creating Beautiful Covers Book
    Why not try? Workshop: Joelle Taylor on Queering the Page Workshop: Joelle Taylor on Queering the Page Wed 24 Aug 17:00 - 19:00
     

    Meet the Gruffalo

    All Ages

    Saturday 13 August 11:00 - 11:30

    Meet the Gruffalo Book
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    Join Festival friends Dads Rock for songs, games and stories with one of their favourite characters, Julia Donaldson’s the Gruffalo!
     

    Michael Morpurgo: The Carnival King of the Creatures

    Age 5+

    Saturday 13 August 11:30 - 12:30

    Michael Morpurgo: The Carnival King of the Creatures Book
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    • BSL interpreted
    Join Michael Morpurgo, the king of stories, for this festival of poems celebrating our animal friends, Carnival of the Animals. Inspired by the comic French musical, Michael has packed even more beasts into his book with everyone from turtles to tigers...
     

    Chae Strathie: Hairy Experiences in Prehistoric Times

    Age 7-10

    Saturday 13 August 11:30 - 12:30

    Chae Strathie: Hairy Experiences in Prehistoric Times Book
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    From woolly mammoths to hairy pants, life in prehistoric times might sound like fun but it was pretty hard for kids! Join author Chae Strathie for a trip back to the time before history with the latest book in his So You Think You’ve Got It Bad...